Why Vintage Shopping Is Taking Off at Airports

"At Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, the first major airport to embrace the concept opened a boutique specializing in pre-owned bags in 2021. The move helped pioneer the placement of authenticated secondhand luxury in terminals as part of a larger trend: industry watchers say the secondhand-luxury market grew to $50 billion in 2023, and the broader airport retail market is estimated to hit $65 billion by 2030. Diana Verde Nieto, cofounder of sustainable-luxury consultancy Positive Luxury, captures the rationale: “Airports are high-traffic hubs with diverse global audiences, so they offer the perfect setting for pre-loved luxury to flourish.”" - Chrissie McClatchie Chrissie McClatchie Chrissie McClatchie writes about travel, wine, and yachting from her home on the Côte d’Azur, where she has lived for nearly two decades. Her stories have appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, CNN Travel, and more. She is also a contributing author to four Lonely Planet guidebooks. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines